World Heritage Sites, Waterways, and Franconian Beer Culture in Bamberg

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – City tour “The Fascination of World Heritage” 

A certified BAMBERG tour guide will pick you and your group up at the agreed-upon meeting point and show you the city’s beauty in an entertaining two-hour tour. Let yourself be guided through the medieval alleys and past the magnificent Baroque buildings, and discover the lively atmosphere of this almost completely preserved Old Town, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety as early as 1993.

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch at a restaurant in the Old Town

“Typically Franconian”! Enjoy Franconian specialties and regional delicacies at one of the many restaurants, taverns, or brewery restaurants. Wash it down with one of Bamberg’s famous beers or a fine glass of Franconian wine.

2:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Boat tour on the Regnitz 

Experience the city, Little Venice, and the surrounding countryside on a boat tour along the Regnitz and the Main-Danube Canal. Enjoy the view of the historic city and the surrounding nature from the water. Passing through a lock and the Bamberg harbor are also highlights of this tour. Light snacks and drinks are available on board.

3:30 – 5:00 PM – Time to explore on your own 

Shopping, art, or culture, as well as nature walks in the grove and along the Regnitz River. Your group can explore on its own:

- Sculpture Trail: Botero, Avramidis, Lüpertz, or Wortelkamp; colorful stained-glass windows by Markus Lüpertz at St. Elisabeth

- Museum visits: Historical Museum, Cathedral, Diocesan Museum, Vogelsaal

- Shopping and cafés in the Old Town

- St. Michael on Michaelsberg with its celestial ceiling, accessible tomb, café, and monastery shop

- Hain City Park with its botanical garden and walking paths

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Beer History Tour (German/English)

Beer History Tour followed by a tour of the oldest brewery, including a beer tasting (non-alcoholic options available), and a traditional Franconian snack.

9:00 PM – 10:30 PM – Night Watchman Tour

The Bamberg night watchman guides your group through the evening streets, sharing stories, anecdotes, and legends. The tour takes you deep into the soul of Franconian Rome. 

Half-Day Trip to the Upper Main

If you’d like to extend your stay, you can take a detour to the Main Valley. Between Vierzehnheiligen and Bad Staffelstein, castles, palaces, and Baroque art treasures dot the landscape. A stop at a brewery or a vineyard makes for a delightful way to round out the trip.

Seehof Castle in Memmelsdorf

Seehof Castle is located just a few kilometers from Bamberg. This Baroque complex, complete with a park and water features, can be explored on a guided tour of the gardens or the castle. Coffee and cake or a brewery tour make for a great addition to the itinerary.

Full-Day Trip to the Steigerwald

For a full-day excursion, the Steigerwald Nature Park is highly recommended. Attractions such as the Farm Museum in Frensdorf, the Pommersfelden Pleasure Palace, the Cistercian Monastery of Ebrach, or the Maria Limbach Pilgrimage Church can be combined into a varied itinerary. A visit to Zeil am Main with a guided wine tasting provides a delightful way to round off the day.

These and other exciting tours and excursions can be booked online.

The “Fascination World Heritage” city tour is available in numerous languages, including Chinese, English, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Greek, and Thai. Each tour guide can accommodate a maximum of 25 people; separate groups can be organized.

Comprehensive information for bus drivers is available online.